5 Wine Tastings in New York Worth Booking

1.Long Island Sommelier-Guided Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $159Our pick

Spend nine hours in Long Island wine country with a private sommelier guide, visiting two wineries for four tastings, vineyard walks, and winemaker conversations. You will also enjoy a locally sourced lunch, a farm-market stop, and a comfortable coach ride from Midtown Manhattan.

“The trip was great. The bus was clean and even had assigned seating. Tim was a great guide. The lunch was labeled so you were guaranteed to have your selection. The various wines were good. Overall, it was a great experience.”

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2.Private Champagne Sail to the Statue of Liberty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews Top rated

You and up to five companions sail aboard the private yacht SAGA from Pier 59. A licensed captain and dedicated crew handle the route and drinks while you enjoy champagne near the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and Manhattan’s skyline.

“Excellent, magical, super friendly crew—truly a dream come true.”

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3.Champagne and Cheese Pairing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · from $122Best value

Board a 1920s-style yacht at Chelsea Piers for 90 minutes of Champagne, artisan cheese, and Lower Manhattan views. Your private grand-salon table comes with three self-guided pairings, while the leisure deck offers photo views of One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Host was a ton of fun and I really enjoyed our tour with my friend group for my bday!”

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4.Vintage Wine Tasting and Classic Car Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet at Central Park Cafe for a private two-hour outing with a classic-car ride past Times Square, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards, and the Empire State Building, followed by three wine pours and an interactive tasting. Some sessions may feature Georgian and Armenian wines or cocktails.

“l'expérience avec la voiture et l'histoire très bien. Par contre nous n'avons pas fait de dégustation de vin millésimes. 3 cocktails. les vins n'étant pas dispo. une déception. de plus j'ai réservé en français non dispo.”

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5.Hudson Valley Wine Tour: NY’s only sommelier-guided tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $159

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to two Hudson Valley wineries with an English-speaking sommelier guide. You’ll taste four wines, meet winemakers, walk among the vines, sample local cheese and bread, and stop at a farmers market. Guides Sam and Steve have helped make past trips lively and clear.

“Muy buena. La explicación del guía (Sam) fue entretenida y nos ayudó a entender y aprender algunas características de las uvas y viñedos de la zona. El conductor fue correcto, y la partida y llegada fueron en los tiempos definidos.”

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